#hetalia rarepair week 2023

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it's already september 25th where i am so i decided to jump at the chance to draw these two for @hetalia-rarepairweek !! + my best attempt at the 'comfort' prompt sdfgh

Day 2: Culture | Comfort

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Day 1 (September 24) :

Royal | Cottage

Day 2 (September 25) :

Culture | Comfort

Day 3 (September 26) :

Mythical creatures | Celebrity

Day 4 (September 27) :

Folkore | Assassins

Day 5 (September 28) :

Historical | Meeting the family

Day 6 (September 29) :

Magical and Fantasy | Ghost

Day 7 (September 30) :

Free

[unhonestlymirror]

September 24 Prompt: Royal | Cottage

Ukraine/Lithuania

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[koolkat9]

Rare Pair Week 2023 - Day 1

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Prompt: Royal || Cottage

Rating: T

Pairing: CuCan

Word Count: 908

Read on AO3

Just You and Me

“You didn’t have to bring all those sweaters and pants,” Matthew tisked. More playful than judgmental, but still a bit nagging.

Carlos rolled his eyes. “Like I trust you when it comes to judging the temperature.”

“Hey!” He nudged Carlos’s hip. “Believe me. In the summer it may not be super hot here, but it’s just the perfect temperature. Especially with the sun. And we’re supposed to have a sunny week ahead of us.”

“You forget I like my heat.”

“Okay, okay. But please tell me you brought some shorts. It can get hot sometimes.”

“Your weather is unreliable in many ways, of course I did.”

“We can at least agree on that,” Matthew chuckled, wrapping an arm around Carlos’s waist. He kissed his cheek before guiding Carlos out to the porch.

The sun glistened off the peaceful waters just down the hill. Across the way, trees sat atop jagged cliffs across the way, shutting out the outside world.

“It’s no golden sand beach but–”

“It’s beautiful,” Carlos murmured in awe.

A faint blush crept across Matthew’s cheeks. He looked off to the side awkwardly. “I…uh…Thank you…” He coughed awkwardly before continuing: “Let’s get our swimsuits on and head down to the lake to cool off.”

Carlos smirked, pulling Matthew closer by his belt loops, nose brushing Matthew’s. “You definitely look like you need to cool off.”

Matthew leaned forward and kissed him. “You’re such a tease,” he muttered against Carlos’s lips.

After a few minutes of making out, then a few more minutes to get their swimsuits and sunscreen on before making a run for the water. Matthew dived right into the water, splashing Carlos with his waves.

Carlos stepped back, shivering at the impact. “Pinga!”

“S-Sorry…” Matthew grinned sheepishly. “Come on, just stick your feet in. The shallow water should be warmer.”

Carlos grumbled slightly, but how could he say no when Matthew looked at him with those big eyes and soft smile? He waddled into the water. Matthew was right, it wasn’t so bad though as he ventured deeper, it got cooler so he didn’t go any farther than where the water reached his knees.

Matthew pouted slightly and came closer. Then, his eyes brightened. “Wait! I have an idea.” He clambered out of the water and over to the nearby shed. Spending a good fifteen minutes or so in there, Matthew emerged with an inflatable tube. “Here. Lounging in one of these is probably the best way to spend the day on the lake.”

“Okay…” Carlos agreed warily.

With Matthew holding the tube so it didn’t float away, Carlos took a seat in it. He shivered again as the water hit his butt, but after a few minutes, he got used to it, leaning back and enjoying the sun on his face.

They spent the rest of the afternoon like that. Carlos relaxed on the tube, and Matthew either guided him around the little bay that was near their cottage or lounged in the water as they chatted. At some point, Matthew had started fishing. Carlos assumed it was for dinner. It was peaceful. Domestic even.

As Carlos suspected, They had fish that night. Nothing beat freshly caught fish, especially with Matthew so expertly seasoning it and pairing it with the perfect sides.

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Matthew peeked out the window as they finished up dinner. “Perfect timing,” he whispered under his breath.

Carlos squinted. What was his lover planning now?

He was led back down to the lake, and Matthew pushed a canoe into the water.

“Up for a canoe ride before we turn in for the night?” Matthew asked. His eyes shone in the golden evening, almost like an excited child.

Matthew rarely asked for things, and it was even rarer to get that light of excitement ignited like that. And yet, Carlos was starting to see it more and more since they started dating. “Okay. But I never rode one of these things, so you’re going to be doing most of the work.”

Matthew grinned. “No problem. Hop in!”

Matthew took them down the river. Or was it just a thin lake? It didn’t really matter in the end. They arrived at a clearing where the water opened up into a wider body, giving a clear view of the setting sun.

Splotches of yellow, red, purple, and orange ran across the sky, framed by the shadowy figures of trees.

“Up here is one of the best places to watch the sunset,” Matthew mused, looking up at the sky. “The trees and water…I don’t know…enhance it I guess?”

“I get it. It’s very beautiful. And the trees add to the sky.”

They sat there in silence until the sun disappeared behind the trees. The crickets and cicadas set the background music for the peaceful scene. It was as if only the two of them and the sky existed. But it was over far too soon.

Matthew leaned in and kissed his cheek. “Don’t be too down babe, we can always come back tomorrow. Perhaps I’ll take you to the waterfall instead.”

Right. They had two weeks for all the sunsets and canoeing. Carlos smiled widely. “I’d like that.”

Unfortunately the next day it was rainy and cold. No lounging at the lake, no canoe ride, and no sunset. But cuddling up on the porch with Matthew, watching the rain fall was just as cozy. After all, they were together, Carlos couldn’t ask for more.

Translation:

Pinga = According to the website I found (https://www.baconismagic.ca/cuba/cuban-slang-cuban-spanish/) said direct translation it means dick but is often used similarly to fuck/shit. Feel free to correct me if there is a more accurate cuban term for fuck/shit since I don’t know how reliable the website is lol.

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💘 - What's the most obscure pairing you've got a soft spot for?

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Hetalia Rarepair Week 2023

Day 7 – Free day

Cameroon and Macau!

(the above is just a simple edit with canon art by Himaruya, the meat of the post is below:)

So, “Macaroon” eh? – more than just a dessert item, it could also be a delightfully obscure Hetalia rarepair! I've never seen anything with this pair before (maybe I just missed it), so I made them a bit of an introductory post.

There may be controversy over macaroons vs macarons, which word to use for which exact dessert, but here’s what shouldn’t be controversial – how good these two look together!   Aren't they just so handsome? 

But a ship should have more than just looks, right?  Of course! Let’s start off with some things they have in common:

-described as being like a “big brother”

-described as being easy to get along with/easy going

-both seem fairly relaxed, personality-wise

-despite the above, both have serious sides that can come out

-are tall

-wear glasses

-would be close to the same age

-both nations got their current English names via Portuguese traders/explorers in the 1400s-1500s

Other things I would like to bring to your attention:

Due to the Portugal connection, they may have been aware of each other for some time before they actually met in person. Maybe Porgutal introduced them to each other some how. Macau is much more closely tied to Portugal, though, I don’t think Cameroon has much of a tie except the history of his name – but I could be wrong.

I feel that these two would get along well even if they don’t share all the same interests. Some compelling contrasts here could be – Macau is expert at tourism with his economy almost solely dependent on it, and Cameroon is looking to increase tourism, so there could be some collaboration there.  Likewise, Cameroon has much more land, with a diversity of beautiful landscapes, lots of farming, animals, etc, something that Macau lacks (Macau is tiny, land-wise, despite his height!) so he might like to go visit there to relax in nature.

Cameroon seems like he is great with kids – he is seen playing football (soccer) with kids and seems to have a fun-loving side.  He also seems to be good with animals.  Macau was described as doing some toy manufacture (though in reality this seems to be declining) and being very hospitable, and he seems to get along pretty well with his neighboring nations/family. And both seem chill and easy going.  This all adds up to: potential to be a super domestic!  I mean, whatever you do, don’t envision Macau bringing out some delicious treats and drinks for Cameroon and all the random kids he was playing with outside all afternoon. It is just too adorable! Don’t think about Cameroon taking Macau out into his nature for a secluded picnic in the shade of a tree on a sunny day.  Surely you would not want to consider them just having the most chillax relationship ever simply because they are naturally so easy to get along with and have zero reason to interact in kind of antagonistic way as nations.

Unfortunately, there isn’t a huge amount of canon material for either of these two (You can find most of it by going to https://hetarchive.net/ and typing in a name in the search bar).  So I have a lot of unanswered questions, like what does Macau enjoy doing for fun/relaxation?  What are Cameroon’s interactions with his neighbor nations like?  What were they both like as young nations? Do either of them have “human” names?

That’s about all I have for you now, please give Macaroon some consideration!  Maybe you can add some headcanons in the tags.  Or send me some :D  Go for it!

[nedrarepairweek]

Debuting NedRarepairWeek 2023!

Mod: @egg2k16 & @gerswe

Date: Nov 19 - 25

Prompts: TBA

Please follow @nedrarepairweek and #nedrarepairweek2023 for upcoming information! :D

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Hetalia RarePair Week 2023

Day 2 Culture | Comfort

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[nethwan]

Hetalia RarePair Week 2023

Day 5 Historical | Meeting the family

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Taiwan was very nervous when she met Netherlands' siblings. She thought they were the perfect family... Until they wanted to show her his pictures. Oh well, anyways she thinks he always looks great. Love is blind...

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Monthly Members' Fics — Oct 2023

Lazy Lovin' (CanUkr DILF AU/Hetalia Kinktober 2023 Week One) by maplequeen (Canada/Ukraine) Hetalia Kinktober 2023 Week One Theme: Morning Sex Matthew awakes in the very early morning and, upon seeing just how good Katyusha looks in her sleep, decides to test just how far he can go with exploring her unconscious form before she wakes up.

My Little Bronies: MGTOW is Magical by Delgumo (America/Russia) After talking online for nearly a year, Ivan and Alfred finally meet.

one time in Kamchatka by Elvent (Kazakhstan & Russia) Russia and Kazakhstan vacation in Kamchatka. Shenanigans ensue. Bears are involved.

Find A Mask And Wear It Well, So Your True Identity No one Can Tell (Hetalia Kinktober 2023 Week Two) by maplequeen (Canada/Ukraine) Hetalia Kinktober Week Two Theme: Anonymous Sex Alfred is done with his hermit brother's shenanigans. That's why he's making Matthew attend tonight's masquerade ball, Matthew having no say in the matter. But upon his brother's advice, Matthew tries to reinvent himself; be the more charming version of himself, he IS at a masquerade after all! His chance to test run the charming new Matthew comes when a mysterious, yet beautiful woman in a sunflower mask catches his eye. Will she reject him, or will his charming antics work a little TOO well?

Only (for) you by mossy_man (France/Russia and Prussia/Russia) Battle of Eylau, the second day. Prussian corp has come for aid and Gilbert tries to console his comrade.

Finally a first kiss by FangsofLightening (Brazil/Portugal) It was about time, even if Luciano had to do it himself.

Hetalia Rarepair Week: Royalty & Cottage by FangsofLightening (Portugal/Switzerland) For his safety, Vash brought João to a cottage in the countryside. With it just being the two of them, João couldn't be happier.

Hours left, nowhere else I'd rather be by FangsofLightening (South Italy/Spain) Twenty-four hours was all they had. Neither of them were ready, but there was no one else they'd rather spend that time with.

Morning After by FangsofLightening (Portugal/Switzerland) Last night had been far from neutral. Switzerland didn't regret a moment of it, but he did have a reputation to uphold.

Apology Kiss by FangsofLightening (South Italy/Spain) Admitting to himself that he had messed up was easy. It was the apologizing he had to get better at. Small progress was better than no progress, and Spain deserved all the progress Romano could manage.

The Island Idols: Shimaguni — Chapter 9: I dream of Sakura flowers by Yukihitomi (England/Japan) It's been 2 months, and now it's March and the cherry blossoms are blooming. This could be the start of something beautiful…or not.

[spidertalia]

yet another shot at @hetalia-rarepairweek , but this time with these two <333 i just think they're very cute, sue me

Day 7: Free Day

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Day 2 : Culture | Comfort

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Day 3: Mythical creatures | Celebrity

Відьма і Чорт

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Inspired by the old movie "Village evenings near Dykan'ka":

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Day 1: Royal | Cottage

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It is time to vote for your favourite prompts for the rare pair week!

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Welcome. This is the 2023 edition of Hetalia rare pair week. Please check the pinned post for the rules, banned ships and other important information.

Accepting prompts (send an ask) until 21st of July 2023

voting on prompts from 22nd of July to 18th of August

Prompts reveal between 19th of August and 21st of August.

Event week between 24th of September and 30th of September.

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Day 4 : Folkore | Assassins